This summit is part of an ongoing effort to respect tribal sovereignty and treaty rights by supporting tribal use of fire as part of cultural and ecological resilience, and seeks to increase capacities, ameliorate challenges, and share examples that can guide tribes across the Southwest. In 2023, we gathered virtually to explore issues facing tribes …
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This page will continue to be updated as the 3+ part webinar series continues. Check back here for more webinars recordings! In January, the Southwest Fire Science Consortium, USDA Forest Service, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, and many other partners hosted a two-day workshop on the intersection of wildlife and fire. Based on the needs …
Webinar #1 of the Series Recorded on: April 9, 2024 Description: In January, the Southwest Fire Science Consortium, USDA Forest Service, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, and many other partners hosted a two-day workshop on the intersection of wildlife and fire. Based on the needs identified in the workshop, this collaborative group is hosting a …
Diving into Fire Behavior and Careers: As students prepare for their future, this FELL lesson is designed to introduce the study of fire behavior and the career paths available in fire ecology. PDFs of all materials are available below. For the most updated versions, visit this Google Drive Folder. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials: All printable materials …
Discovering Fuel Properties: This lab experiment is designed to demonstrate the properties of vegetation as a fuel in wildfires. The students explore a variety of fuels and learn the terminology used by professionals. PDFs of all materials are available below. For the most updated versions, visit this Google Drive Folder. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials: All printable …
Engaging with Plant & Animal Adaptations to Fire: Students learn the basics of combustion and how plants and animals adapt to their environment. Classes use cards, colors, and experiments to explore these topics. PDFs of all materials are available below. For the most updated versions, visit this Google Drive Folder. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials: All printable …
Community helpers: Students learn about wildfire and other land management careers. Students explore different biotic communities and how they can help care for the land. PDFs of all materials are available below. For the most updated versions, visit this Google Drive Folder. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials: All printable materials are linked below, and the originals …
Part of the Southwest Fire Science Consortium and AZ Wildfire Initiative‘s SW Fire Stories wildfire documentary video series, this video raises awareness about wildfire on the Lower Gila River and surrounding communities and the work being done by the Lower Gila River Collaborative to reduce wildfire risk and to inform people about the habitat and importance of restoration on the Lower …
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In a nutshell: Following a severe wildfire, recovery efforts can benefit from using “Engineering With Nature” principles to utilize existing materials on the landscape for slope stabilization, erosion control, and stream restoration. Learn about the successes and lessons learned with these techniques in Santa Clara Canyon, NM after the destructive Las Conchas Fire. Recorded on: …
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This field trip will delve into the critical issues of wildfire risk and invasive species management in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, AZ. We will hear from public, state, and private land managers who have been conducting wildfire operations, prescribed burns, thinning, and invasive plant removal to protect the Sonoran Desert. Field Trip Objectives: Who …